Maintenance Technician

NHS Scotland; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 35,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a multi-skilled Technician for the Facilities team at Carseview Centre, NHS Tayside’s main adult acute mental health inpatient facility. The role covers reactive, preventative, and emergency maintenance across mechanical, electrical, and building systems to keep environments safe and compliant for patients and staff.

The successful applicant will hold a recognised apprenticeship (CITB/EITB or equivalent) and relevant engineering qualifications, with experience in

Qualifications

• Has completed a recognised apprenticeship and engineering qualification.
• Experience in multi-skilled maintenance, preferably in healthcare or complex environments.
• Knowledge across electrical, mechanical, and building services systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line maintenance across mechanical, electrical and building systems.
• Perform reactive, preventative and emergency works to ensure safety and compliance.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Building services

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Out-of-hours work

Education

CITB/EITB apprenticeship

City & Guilds / ONC / BTEC

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

We are looking for a multi-skilled Technician to join our Facilities team at Carseview Centre, NHS Tayside’s primary adult acute mental health inpatient facility.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you will provide a first-line maintenance service, including reactive, preventative, and emergency works across a wide range of mechanical, electrical, and building systems. You will play a key role in ensuring a safe, compliant, and well-maintained environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

We Are Seeking An Adaptable And Skilled Technician Who

• Holds a recognised apprenticeship (CITB/EITB or equivalent) and relevant engineering qualification (e.g. City & Guilds / ONC / BTEC)
• Has significant experience in multi-skilled maintenance, ideally within a healthcare or complex environment
• Demonstrates strong knowledge across electrical, mechanical, and building services systems
• Has the ability to work independently and make decisions under pressure, particularly during out-of-hours shifts
• Possesses excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills
• Is flexible and committed to delivering a high-quality, responsive maintenance service

Essential Requirements Include

• Competency in relevant systems (e.g. LV electrical, medical gases)
• Working knowledge across multiple trades
• Commitment to ongoing training and professional development

Hours of work are: 36